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RV Tips From Good Sam Club
On May - 9 - 2009
The days are long and the sun is hot. This can only mean one thing – summer is here! Summer is the season that you and your family look forward to all year long. It’s a time where family bonds are strengthened and lifetime memories are made. That’s why it is essential to make sure your RV is running properly to avoid a premature end to your vacation.
To get the most out of your vacation time this summer, a pre-trip RV check is your best bet for a hassle-free trip. However, before you even begin to look over your rig, a good starting point would be to make sure everything you need is packed and ready to go.
As for what to pack, a lot depends on where you are going, what time of year and for how long. Start by allowing every passenger one suitcase for clothing, toiletries, medication, and “must-have” items. As for the rest of the provisions, here are a few suggestions on what to take: food and drinks, skillet, garbage bags, silverware, plates and dishes, cups, toilet paper, towels, cell phone and lawn chairs.
Once you’ve taken inventory of all the items you’ll need for your trip, you can begin to inspect the most vital component for a safe and smooth vacation – your RV!
Prior to each trip, try to get in the habit of walking around the outside of your RV to see if anything is out of place. How do your tires look? Are they low on air? Have all slide-out rooms been retracted? Are all of your items and accessories properly secured? Other areas to check or adjust include: engine oil and fluids, trailer attachment to hitch, awnings, signal and brake lights, side mirrors and seatbelts.
And last, but certainly not least, you want to make sure your RV is fully insured just in case the unexpected happens. Fully insured means getting the full value of what you paid for your rig – not a depreciated amount! If your current insurer doesn’t offer this kind of protection, or if you are in search of an insurer that specializes in RV coverage, look no further than Good Sam VIP Insurance – America’s #1 RV Insurance Specialist.*
Contact Good Sam VIP Insurance today and get the coverage you deserve for a lot less than you probably would expect. As a matter of fact, Good Sam VIP members that have switched save $300 a year, on average!
To receive a free, no obligation rate quote, call 888-514-1116 and mention savings code GFN or get a quote online by clicking here.
* Based on the results from an independent study conducted by URI Information Services and Dr. James E. Fisher, St. Louis University.
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Winterizing - Almost Time!
On October - 3 - 2008
It’s hard to believe but Fall has arrived. We can tell it by the temperature drops we have been experiencing for the past few days in Jeffersonville, IN. Our crews have already started winterizing our inventory and it is a good time for you to start thinking about it too.
Yes, there are a number of good weeks to camp remaining but it never hurts to have the supplies on hand. Really cold nights could start sneaking in on us before we know it.
Whatever you do please don’t forget to check your roof and wall seams! Since this Ike has blown through we have done lots of estimates for people who sustained damage and even have tsome who tried to blame wall delamination and old wood rot on the storm. Nope folks, a storm doesn’t cause these issues in the space of a few days, lack of maintenance does! We all have caulking on and in our homes and we know we have to tend to it or there will be problems. Caulking that slips by and gets away from you can develope hairline cracks and great big ones that will start leaking which can cause thousands of dollars in damage. An hours worth of work and usually less than $50 in materials is all it takes to prevent this. If you are unsure of what should be looked for call your dealer and schedule a service appointment. Insurance and warranty do not cover maintenance issues… those repair expenses come out of your pocket.
It’s probably not a bad idea to get those ugly black streaks off your RV before bedding her down for the winter. Getting them off now will save some elbow grease next spring. I mean, come on, you wash and wax your car don’t you? In most cases you paid just as much, or more, for your RV. Take some time, use some TLC and she will more than likely be around when your vehicle is rotting in the junk yard.
I have listed a few of the products we use that seem to help make the process a little easier. They are at the bottom of this page.
FOR OUR LOCALS! This years special…
Winterize Special: ONLY $106.85 (includes tax - for units with bypass kit already installed)
Special includes: Check water heater & tanks for drainage, up to 2 gallons of anti-freeze, roof seam inspection, sidewall seam inspection, guaranteed to 20 degrees below zero (F).
FOR OUR NEW FOLKS:
When winterizing your RV please DO NOT use regular automotive anti-freeze! As silly as it may sound, we have found this to be a common occurance with folks that are new to camping and the RV Industry in general.
RV winterization requires special non-toxic anti-freeze and we recommend you use a brand that is guaranteed to 50 degrees below zero such as the one listed at the below link.
Make sure your holding tanks and water heater are drained before the freezing temperatures arrive! Should you get caught off guard lighting the furnace and opening cabinet doors usually works for a one night freeze. Hopefully you won’t get caught off guard with an extend time of cold temperatures. Watch your local weather and if they are calling for multiple days of cold weather; WINTERIZE!
Refer to your Jayco Owners Manual for instructions on winterizing your unit. Manuals can be downloaded for most models from 1973-Present on this website.
If you own a newer model Jayco more than likely you already have a water heater bypass kit installed. These kits are relatively inexpensive, easy to install and help make winterizing easier and less expensive. Here’s a link you can use to order a bypass kit for your RV:
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